Yes, I did it! I chose mobility above Power and Style! Those of you that follow me might know about my predicament in a post I wrote some time ago complaining to Microsoft about SurfacePRO on battery life. I was conflicted whether to get the SurfacePro or not. Believe you me, there is nothing IContinue reading “My Next Tablet: ASUS got my money, again!–Sorry SurfacePRO”
Microsoft’s Future Vision 2013: Live, Work, Play
Microsoft is well known for its series of “future vision” videos that showcases how technology will advance in the future. Microsoft continues this legacy with a new “future vision” video this year. For the first time, however, the video is actually being narrated. All the other videos that were released in the past had noContinue reading “Microsoft’s Future Vision 2013: Live, Work, Play”
Let’s Play Pocket Tanks on Windows 8 or RT
So, I decided to do a let’s play video of a Windows 8/RT game that I really like. This game is Pocket Tanks, which we blogged about earlier. It’s a really fun little game; so if you are curious of the game play or just want to watch me play one round, check out theContinue reading “Let’s Play Pocket Tanks on Windows 8 or RT”
SINES8X for Windows 8 Video Demo
We blogged earlier today about SNES8X emulator for Windows 8. This is an emulator of the super Nintendo from back in the day. Well, now, I found a neat little video that demos SNES8X pretty well as well as giving you a quick tutorial on how to load game ROMs on to the emulator. WeContinue reading “SINES8X for Windows 8 Video Demo”
Snes8X–The Nintendo Emulator for your SMB Nostalgia
Since we are busy cranking out Emulators News today (See Related below), we might as well add the NES emulator app: Snes8x to the list. With this app Nintendo arcade games arrived on Windows 8 for the NES lovers. Need I say much? You know the drill, download the app and start reliving your youthContinue reading “Snes8X–The Nintendo Emulator for your SMB Nostalgia”
Windows Server Essential Remote App is here!–My Server for Windows 8
Here is something new from Microsoft! My Server App is a port of the Windows Phone version, and those of use that use the app on Windows Phone know this app is to Access and Manager your Windows Server Essentials, i.e. the Home Server replacement for Server 2012. The functionality is basically the same, butContinue reading “Windows Server Essential Remote App is here!–My Server for Windows 8”
EMU7800–An Atari 7800 Emulator in the Store
Wow! Today is turning out to be an Emulator day. Here’s another new in the Store for a trip down memory lane. EMU7800. An Atari 7800 Emulator. You want to enjoy the device that started it all? Here it is at your fingertips; literarily. The come packed with famous games of yore, see here belowContinue reading “EMU7800–An Atari 7800 Emulator in the Store”
ZX Spectrum Collection–A Trip Down Memory Lane
OK everyone, here is to nostalgia. A trip down memory lane. ZX Spectrum Collection App is here to revive those good old times when computing was about fun and discovery. ZX Spectrum, a name synonymous with genius of Sir Sinclair in the 80’s. Read all about it in Wikipedia. Now that our mobile computing devicesContinue reading “ZX Spectrum Collection–A Trip Down Memory Lane”
App Focus: Fotor–The Best All-In-One PhotoEditor in the Store!
The question through the ages have always been “How much goodies can you get for free?” As we all know, nothing goes for free in Life, right? There’s got to be a catch. But then, once in a while you come across exceptions to that rule. That, unlike Google products, still in this age some awesome things you can still get for free. This is the case with this App: Fotor!
Get Plants Vs. Zombies FREE on the iPhone within the Next Few Hours
I know we are a Microsoft focused site, but a good deal is a good deal. The ever popular game by PopCap, Plants vs. Zombies is being given away for FREE for the next few hours at the time of this writing! So, if you are reading this, grab it now if you have an iPhone, iPod, or even an iPad. This app goes is usually sold for $2.99, but it’s free now! Grab it while you can!
eBay App Updates with Major Upgrades in Windows Store
The eBay App has updated in the Store with the following: Release notesWe have been listening to excellent suggestions about usability, and have made many changes to enhance the experience as a result. This update includes several changes improving the ease of use, as well as design of the app. We will be adding moreContinue reading “eBay App Updates with Major Upgrades in Windows Store”
SAP Learning Assistant is in the Store
DescriptionWith the SAP Learning Assistant mobile app for Windows tablets, you can book and take training courses available within your company anywhere and anytime. This app accesses SAP Learning Solution and allows employees to search for courses in the catalog, book courses, and run the e-learning sessions online or offline directly on their Windows tabletContinue reading “SAP Learning Assistant is in the Store”
Hearing Test App is in the Store–Keep a tab on Hearing Loss
Here is something to add to your Health Tools category. Simply called “Hearing Test”, this app does exactly what its name suggests, give you a feedback of the state of your hearing state. Have you been listening too hard to Metallica? You’d better checkout your auditory state and register early for hearing loss. The appContinue reading “Hearing Test App is in the Store–Keep a tab on Hearing Loss”
Sim Trade App is here to bring out the best Stock Trader in you!
Sim Trader is here to teach you how to Trade in the Stock Market. Trade with real market with virtual money! Be the Master of the Market. Learn the ins and outs of making money in the Stock Market, then go ahead and conquer the world with real money. For those that want to dipContinue reading “Sim Trade App is here to bring out the best Stock Trader in you!”
TechCrunch, Scroogled: Why Not?
It’s a slow day today, so TechCrunch asked “Scroogled: Why So Negative, Microsoft?” with a post trying to bash MS for its rather un-Microsoft-like way of competition against Google. I mean everybody is used to everyone bashing Microsoft, while they happily turn their other cheeks. So where is this new aggressive Microsoft coming from? TheContinue reading “TechCrunch, Scroogled: Why Not?”
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